We’re preparing to help the community
celebrate New Year’s Eve in a big way with dazzling fireworks over Corio Bay.
We are delivering two
fireworks displays on Tuesday 31 December from 9.30pm for families and those who prefer an early night and at the
traditional time of midnight.
The
fireworks will be set off from a barge in the bay and run for eight minutes
each.
Community
members are encouraged to welcome the New Year by having a picnic, supporting a
central Geelong hospitality venue or finding the perfect
vantage spot.
While
you’re in central Geelong, check out the Floating Christmas Tree’s
new sound
and light show running for six minutes from 8:30pm until midnight. At 25 metres
tall, the tree features 800 lights, more than 15,000 pixels to create
animations and 30 new digital windows.
Community members
can get creative by changing the colours
of the tree between shows by heading to geelongchristmastree.com.au
The Christmas projections at City Hall on
Gheringhap Street will also run during the evening, inspired by Meli
kindergarteners’ drawings and expressing a message of kindness.
From the bay to the dancefloor, there is plenty on offer for
New Year’s Eve with events and activities being added to our Events Geelong page.
With
thousands of people expected to make their way into central Geelong and
surrounds for the celebrations, a little planning around road closures can make
it a night to remember.
To
ensure public safety, Eastern Beach Road between Moorabool and Yarra streets
will be closed from 8:00pm on Tuesday 31 December 2024, reopening at 12:30am on
Wednesday 1 January 2025 (or when safe to do so).
Access
to Little Malop Street from Gheringhap Street will also be closed from
approximately 10:00pm, reopening at 4:00am on Wednesday.
Community
members are asked to refrain from letting off illegal fireworks as they create
a risk of serious injury or death.
We
recommend pet owners bring their animals indoors or secure them in a safe
location when the fireworks are discharged.
Geelong
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
Council is excited to ring in the New Year with
our wonderful community.
If you can see
Corio Bay, you’ll be able to experience our two colourful fireworks displays
from 9.30pm and midnight.
There are so many ways to enjoy the
fireworks, whether it’s at Eastern Beach or at a rooftop venue, enjoying a
picnic or meal at a restaurant, or setting up at surrounding areas such as
Rippleside or Avalon beaches.
Happy New Year!
Arts & Culture, Hospitality & Live
Entertainment portfolio chair, Councillor Eddy Kontelj
2024 has been a big
year for Greater Geelong.
Council wishes residents and visitors a happy
and healthy 2025 ahead.
We know that cost of living challenges are
impacting the community so we wanted to provide this free entertainment for the
end of the year.
We recommend starting your night with more
free entertainment by taking in Council’s beautiful Floating Christmas Tree and
the Christmas Projections on City Hall.